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IS 10106-4-2 (1984): Packaging code, Part 4: Packages,Section 2: Paper and paper based packages [TED 24:Transport Packages]

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Indian Standard

PACKAGNG CODE

PART 4 PACKAGES

Section 2 Paper and Paper Based Packages

packaging Code Sectional Committee, MCPD 24

Chairman

SHRI M. Ii. SUBRAMANIAN

Members

Representing

Indian Institute of Packaging and Transport Packages Sectionai Committee, MCPD 18, JSI

SHRI H. S. AGARWAL SHRI R. K. GUPTA (Alternate I )

Ministry of Railways ( Railway Board )

SHRI S. P. KOHLI ( Alreniare II ) SHRI A. S. AIHALYE Technology Transfer, Bombay SHRI J. BANERJEE Directorate of Standardization ( Ministry of

Dr fence ), New Delhi SHR[ A. N. SRIVASTAVA ( AIternate )

SHRI S. P. CHATTERJEE India F‘oils Ltd, Calcutta SHRI B. R. DAVE The Cl:ief Controllerate of Explosives, Nagpur

SHRI R. N. GANJ~O BASF; [ndia Ltd, Bombay SHRI B. JOSHI ( AIternate )

SHRI S. K. KESHAVA I.T.C. Limited, Calcutta &RI A. C. SEKHAR Wood and Wood Products Containers Sectional

Committee, MCPD 16, IS1 SHRI C. K. SOMANY Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd,

Calcutta SHRI R. K. GUPTA ( Alternate I ) SHRK K. H. PARIKA ( Altertrufe fI )

DR K. K. TALWAR The Paper Products Ltd, New Delhi DII RAW TALWAR ( Alternate )

SHRI H. K. UPADHAYAYA Larsen Jt Toubro Ltd, Bombay SHRI K. VISWANATHAN Paper IxL Flexible Packaging Sectional Committee,

MCPD 14, IS1 SHRI P. S. DA%

Director ( MCPD ) Director General. ISI ( Ex-oficio Member)

Secretary SMMT SHASHI SARIN

Deputy DirecLoi ( MCPD 1, IS1

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Indian Standard

PACKAGING CODE

PART 4 PACKAGES

Section 2 Paper and Paper Based Packages

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( Part 4/Set 2 ) was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 31 January lY84, after the draft finalized by the Packaging Code Sectional Committee had been approved by the Marine, Cargo Movement and Packaging Division Council.

0.2 The Packaging Code is being issued in the following parts each having one or more sections:

Part 1 Part 2

Part 3

Part 4 Part 5

Part 6 Part 7 Part 8

Product packaging Packaging materials Ancilliary materials

Packages

Packaging operations Storage and transportation Packaging machinery Testing

0.2.1 This Section ( Part 4/See 2 ) of the code deals with paper and paper based packages.

0.3 The paper and paper based packages should be adequate to protect the contents from severe hazards like the vagaries of climate, rough handling and indilt’ercnt transport methods and the system of marketing and storage. In this section of the code, the type, constructron and selection of various types of paper and paper based packages are described. This Code is therefore intended to assist the user of paper and paper based packages in the choice of packages most suitable for this purpose.

0.3.1 Details of the packaging material, paper and paper board are given in Part 2, Section 2 of the Code. A complete list of Indian Standards related to paper and paper based packages are given in Appendix A.

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0.4 In the preparation of this standard considerable assistance has been derived from BS 1133 Section 7 : 1967, Packaging Codt: : Paper and board wrappers, bags and containers issued by the British Standards Institution ( BSI ).

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard ( Part 4/Set 2 ) lays down guidelines on the construction and selection of various types of paper and paper based packages for various uses.

2. TERMINOLOGY

2.1 For the purpose of this Code, the definitions given in IS : 71%1973* and IS : 9028-19781 shall apply.

3. PREFORMED PAPER BAGS

3.0 In many instances, preformed paper bags are preferable to wrapping paper for packaging, since they are more economical, easier to handle and are more readily and effectively closed. They are used to protect articles from contamination, to prevent the ingress and/or egress of dust, powder, moisture etc, and may be used for packaging single articles, or a number of articles together or for powdered or granular material. A wide range of shapes and sizes are available to provide for the adequate packaging of large variety of commodities and where required for special purpose bags can be made by hand or by machine. Different types of bags used in the packaging field are given below.

3.1 Kraft Paper Bags

3.1.1 These types of bags are made of kraft paper and are suitable for packaging fruit, both fresh and dried, small machine parts and accessories and other similar articles.

3.1.2 The ratio of the bursting strength to the substance ( measured in g/m2 ) of the kraft paper is called the burst ratio and this may be used to compare different qualities.

3.2 Greaseproof, Vegetable Parchment and Glazed Transparent ( Glassine ) Bags

3.2.1 Greaseproof bags are used for the packaging of butter and anything 0 f greasy nature.

‘*Glossary of t&me relating to paper and Ilexib!e pckaging, i~3iassa~y of terms relating to paper sacks.

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3.2.2 Vegetable parchment bags arc used for the packaging of butter and lard as well as foods in pow,dcrcd t’orri.

3.2.3 Glazed transparent ( glassinc - bags are used for the packaging of potato crisps, the packaging of garments and for the wrapping of soft goods.

3.4 Two-Ply ( Duplex ) Bags

3.4.1 Any two papers ( or two plies of the same paper ) can be made into a two-ply ( duplex ) bag, for example, a kraft bag lined with a grease- proof bag, a kraft bag lined with a krtft bag, or a kraft bag lined with waxed paper, etc.

3.4.1.1 The plies in a two-ply ( du 9ex ) bag may be joined together inside at the bottom, at the seam, or at the top with an adhcsivr. These bags arc used for a variety of pur;~osc ;; kraft is lined with greaseproof, for example, when grease proof qualiti,:s along with strength are required or greaseproof may be used inside with any suitable paper such as a sulphitc outside for printing purposes.

4. PACKAGING ENVELOPES

4.1 Packaging envelopes are complcmcntary to paper bags. In some cases demarcation between them is diffictllt to describe in precise terms. In general terms, however, paper packaging envelopes are of ‘pocket’ or ‘banker’ style and are distinguished from paper bags by the provision of an unserrated sealing flap.

4.1.1 Almost all qualities of paper E re suitable for packaging envelopes; they include manillas, sulphites, krafis, cartridges, cream woves and cream laids, parchments, glazed transparents. glassines and coated and impregnated papers. For selection of the appropriate quality consideration is given to the price, appearance, protection and oackaging functions.

4.2 Styles Commonly Used For Packa$ng

4.2.1 Pocket Envelope - A pocket envelope is that style of envelope in which the opening and flap are normally formed on the side having the lesser dimension, with seam or seams parallel to the longer side.

Typical dimensions of a pocket envelope arc 15 % 10 cm ( see Fig. 1 >

4.2.2 Banker Envdope - A banker envelope is that style of envelope in which the opening and flap are ncrmally formed on the side having the greater dimensions. Typical measurements are 10 X 15 cm ( see Fig. 2 ).

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4.2.3 Gusset EIW~OPE - A gusset envelope is that style of envelope, in either pocket or banker shape, which incorporaters pleats to allow for expansion.

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FIG. 1 POCKET ENVELOPE FIG. 2 BANKER ENVELOPE

5. MULTIWALL PAPER SACKS

5.1 Multiwall paper sacks are conta.ners constructed essentially from a multiple tube of paper, though other flexible sheet materials may bc incorporated according to the requirements of the product, They arc suitable for packaging a wide ran;:e of products including powders and granular and materials of a hygroscopic or non-hygroscopic nature. They may also be suitable for semisolids. The paper used in construction of sacks is normally sack kraft. For further details on dimensions and glossary of terms for paper sacks, see IS : 9042-1978* and IS : 9028-1978-t.

6. LINERS AND LININGS

6.1 Liner is a separate loose bag/sheet or container of any waterproof barrier material used inside the packngc to give specific required properties. Lining is an inner ply of some material othrr than that which is used for general construction.

6.2 Liners for Containers - Liners for containers are bags made of water- proof or waxed paper to slip inside rigid containers and after sealing, provide waterproof protection of the contents.

6.3 Liners for Barrels, Drums and Textile Bags - Liners of this type are made from crepe kraft paper. These liners for use inside barrels, drums and textile bags arc designed to give protection against sifting, contamination and entrance or loss of moisture or water. They are not designed to carry the load, hut are intended to hold and transfer the load to the outer

*Method of measurement and expression of the dimensions of paper sacks. -IGlossary of terms relating to paper sacks.

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container without fracture. Drum liners are made from two or three plies of bitumen union paper and from polyethyene coated paper. The liner is constructed on the same principle as a multiwall paper sack, but with wide gussets approximately equal to half the width of the liner.

7. PAPER BOARD CARTONS

7.1 The word cartons as used in the Code means a receptacle which is made from paper board varying in thickness from 0’305 to 1’118 mm. It is delivered by the carton manufacturer to the user either in the flat or in a collapsed form for erection at Ihe packaging point. Cartons provide protection to the contents, are easy to handle, and prior to use can be transported and stored in the minimum of space. They can be used as single packages or for multiple packs, that is, as secondary package to accommodate a number of single units of packages.

7.2 The style of carton and the exact type of material to be used will depend on the commodity, its mass, size, nature and shape, the degree of protection required and the ultimate c::tcrior packing that will be used in . conjection with it. All cartons, whether unit or multiple packs should bc designed so that the contents, if solid, fit without movement.

7.3 The nature of the contents or the method of packing may impose special requirements which should bc !,pdciIied when orderin;. For further details on some cartons used for sp-cific purposes, see IS : 6715-1972*, IS : 8113-19761. and IS : 9493-19801.

ti. PIBREBOARD PACKING CONTAINER

8.1 Fibreboard packing containers are suitable both as inner and outer containers for the transportation c\f a wide variety of goods for the home trade and for many commodities shipped abroad. Fibreboard containers are adaptable to a great variety of packaging requirements. For styles of fibreboard container, WC IS : 648 I-1 971s. Fibrcboard containers have a number of advantages chief amclngst which are:

a> Lightweight,

b) Low cost,

C) Ease in setting up,

d) Adaptablity to interior packilig,

c) Cushioning properties, and

f> Sma!l storage space required for empties.

*Specification for primary cartons for packaging butter. -I Specification for master cartons for exports of r’rozen sea foods and frog legs. $3pecification fur cartons for non-soapy &tergents. $.Guide for principal uses and styles of fibreboqrd codtainers.

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8.1.1 As an exterior container they are safe for relatively light articles or easy loads. They are generally used for normal conditions of transporta- tion and storage. They are excellent for use as interior containers. Fibreboard containers are fabricated from two types of fibreboard, namely, solid fibreboard [ see IS : 2771 (Part 2 )-1975*] and corrugated fibreboard [see IS : 2771 ( Part 1 )-1977?]. Stores and equipments are, at times required to be para-dropped in areas which are inaccessible by normal means of transport. For this purpose, triple wall corrugated fibreboard boxes of special design and of exacting strength requirements are being used ( see IS : 7151-1973$ ).

9. FIBREBOARD DRUMS

9.1 Fibreboard drums are usually made wholly of fibreboard or have fibreboard side walls with plywood, wood or mild steel tops and bases. These are generally used for the bulk packing of dry goods, solid, semisolid, or liquid materials ( see IS : 7601-1975s ). They are also used for the packaging of many types of finished or partly finished products.

10. METHODS OF TEST

10.1 Testing of packages will be covered in Part 8 of the Code. However the following standards may also be referred to for details:

IS:

4006 ( Part 1 )-I966

4006 ( Part 2 )-1972

4006 ( Part 3 )-I978

7063 ( Part 1 )-I973

7063 ( Part 2 )-1976

7063 ( Part 3 )-1976

7063 ( Part 4 )-1976

Methods of test for paper and pulp based packaging materials, Part 1 Methods of test for paper and pulp based packaging materials, Part 2 Methods of test for paper and pulp based packaging materials, Part 3 Methods of test for corrugated fibreboard: Part 1 Thickness of board Methods of test for corrugated fibreboard: Part 2 Edgewise crush resistance of board Methods of test for corrugated fibreboard: Part 3 Water resistance of glue bound by immersion Methods of test for corrugated fibreboard: Part 4 Determination of substance of the component papers after separation

*Specification for fibreboard boxes: Part 2 Solid fibreboard boxes (first revision ). j-Specification for fibrcboard boxes: Part 1 Corrugated fibreboard boxes (J;rJt

revision ) $,Specitica!ion for corrugated fibreboard boxes of internal dimensions 8%) Y 380 x

560 mm for p:lra-dropping of supplies. $Specilication for fibreboard drums for general purposes.

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APPENDIX A

( Clause 0.3.1 )

LIST OF INDIAN STANDARDS RELATING TO PAPER AND PAPER BOARD PACKAGING

Indian Standards on Paper and Pulp Based Packaging Materials:

IS:

1397-1967 Kr,ift paper (first rc I’isioi: )

1398-1968 Packing p:lper, waterproof, bitumen-laminated ( jjr.st rcvisinn ) 1776-1961 FolJing bou board, uncoated

2617-1967 Millboard, grey board and strawboard (first reljj.sjo/7 )

3263-1965 Waxed paper for confectionery

3962-1967 Waxed paper for general packaging

4006 ( Part 1 )-1966 Methods of tejt for paper and pulp based packaging materials, Part 1

4006 ( Part 2 )-1972 Methods of lest for paper and pulp based pa&aging materials, Part 2

4006 ( Part 3 )-1978 Methods of test for paper and pulp based pac]<aging materials, Part 3

4261-1967

4356-1967

5012-1968

5134-1977

6615-1972

6622-1972

8460-1977

8970-1978

8971-1978 Paper-aluminium foil laniinates for general packaging

Glossary of terms relating to paper and pulp based packaging materials

Paper cuttings

Cellulose film

Bitumen impregnated paper ($rst revision )

General purpose packing;wrapping paper

Greaseproof paper

Wrapping tissue paper

Paper-aluminium foil laminates for packaging of food and pharmaceuticals

9588-19!30 &aft liner

9988-1981 Waxed paper for bread and biscuits

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